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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,775

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $4,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,653

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $3,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $24,295
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $23,419
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350      
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Remote start 455 455 455  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       750
Sun and Sound Group       1,295
Media Center 430N       685
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156      
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63  
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Remote start 341 341 341  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       683
Sun and Sound Group       1,178
Media Center 430N       623
Options (change) 2,268 918 918 2,730
Options (change) 1,796 640 640 2,484
Destination 915 915 915 750
Total Price $32,578 $34,923 $37,923 $27,775
Total Invoice $30,216 $32,442 $35,230 $26,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $827
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,619
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4172hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$32,578$34,923$37,923$27,775
Adjustments for Features-3,915-7,975-8,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,663$26,948$29,648$27,775
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$30,216$32,442$35,230$26,653
Adjustments for Features-3,631-7,408-7,6870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,585$25,034$27,543$26,653
Cost Above Minimum$1,551$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Articulating liftgate speakers   $50
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,890$10,950$11,250$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,915$7,975$8,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,631-7,408-7,6870

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20182011
ModelForesterCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length180.9 in173.4 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height66.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft353.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested62558%
Total Not Requested45042%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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